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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
DEATHS AT ST. SoPMIA's HOMT.
Demise Of Sister Henrietta de -
pierre and Hr. william burns.

Sister Henrietta de ST. Pierre breathed
her last at the Home of the Little SIS
ters of the Poor, corner Main and Har-
vie streets, yesterday morning at D
o'clock.
Henrietta was known in the world as
Miss Catherine DAILY. She was born IN
Termonmogurk. Ireland, on the 1st of
May, 1856, and was brought to tins
country while an infant She was con
frmed by Right Rev. Bishop Mctar-
land in St. Thomas church at Thomas
town. Conn, in 1862 She entered
the Order of the Little Sisters OF
the Poor. at the House of the Sacred
Heart, on Scycntieth street and Third
avenue, New York, on the Sth OF De
ccmbcr. 1881. From New York she
was sent to the mother house at La
tours. St. Joseph, in the diocese of
Rennes. department of Isle ct Nilaine,
France. where she made her profession
on the 1st of July, 1888. From the
mother house she was sent to this city,
where she arrived on the Sd Of August,
1853. On July last she was taken with
malarial fever and was sent to
New York in the hope that
the change might benefit her
health. The physicians there pro-
nounced her disease lncumble,
and as the cold climate would hasten
her death she returned to Richmond,
where she bore her suiierinGs in the
most heroic manner. On September
last she lost "A sister, who was also
member of the order of the Little Sis
ters Of the Poor, i'll Cork, Ireland. Her
brother Mr. b. DAILY, of Greenwich,
Conn, and his wife, who were IN tins
city during her illness, left for home
Wednesday evening last. The telegram
announcing her death reached Green
wich at the same time that they did.
The funeral Of Sister Henrietta will
take place from the chapel of the Little
Sisters this morning at 3 9oclock with
requiem mass.
The life OF these noble women Is by
no means an easy one III Richmond
the Sisters cook, wash, nurse, and beg
the neccssaries Of life and clothing for
eighty-seven old men and women, be
sides scrubbing the floors and keeping
their houses perfect model OF cleanll-
ness.
A priest in France (Rev. August le
Pailbcur), who is yet living, established
this order about fifty years ago, and to-
dav there are 26S houses, taking care OF
over 10000 old people, scattered III
nearly every country on the globe.
Whilst this is "a Catholic institution It's
doors are open to every old person, re-
gardlcss of creed, color, or nationality.
MIR. WILLIAM BURNS.
About the same time that Sister Hen
rictta died one of the old men, Mr..
William Burns, of Stanton, who had
been an inmate Of the Home about
eighteen months, breathed his last;
aged ffty-seven years. Mr. Burns was
apparently in good health Wednesday
evening and partook of hearty sup
Per. Yesterday morning the attention
Of one of the Sisters was attracted by
his heavy breathing, and soon after she
reached his bedside he died. His
funeral will take place at B o'clock this
afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
Richmoud Theatre.

The house was filed TO standing
room" only last night to witness the
repetition Of "The Comedy Of Errors. "
The audience seemed thoroughly to
enjoy the performance, for the acting,
the scenery, and the costumes were as
nearly perfect as possible.
Tonight Goldsmith's comedy OF "She
Stoops to Conquer" will be presented,
with Robson as Tony Lumpkin and
Crane as Harlcastle, and no doubt a
faithful and beautiful representation OF
this charming piece will be given. 1t is
to be repeated at the matinee to-mor-
row, the sale of seats for which begins
to-day at 9 o'clock A. NJ.
Merry Wives Of Windsor to-mor-
row night-Crane as FalstaG and Rob
son as Master Slender
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
A New Invention Put Forth from u
Richmond ShOp.

1t is claimed that the problem of har-
yesting cotton by machinery has at last
been solved. Cardwell Il Co, OF this
city, have Just completed cotton-har-
yester that will gather cotton from the
stalks and put it in bagsas the machine
is drawn by horse power along the cot
ton-row. IT is estimated that it will
pick about 80 per cent. of the open cot
ton, and during day will pick from
1900 to 3, 3,5O0pounds. To do this work
all that is required are two horses or
mules, driver, and boy to empty the
bags when they are filed. Mr.. G. L.
Graves is the inventor, and Messrs.
Henry, Samuel, and Cornelius Samp-
son, Of Reidsyille, n. c., are, jointly
with Mr.. Graves, the owners OF the in
yentiOu.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
FVO-MORROW IS CHILDREN >
DAY.

o.r >,uro viii resemble a Public School
dlrtrrccc.s. The Boys Of all agcs--will be
u. our -tor,-,oInc 10 replace their Pants --
,.a,-s 20 90, Suits. Our provision for them is
omrI,-our ,alcsmcn courteous and pains
taking.
The Boys were alway fayontes They
mover forget us--aud in turn We always look
for their interests Boys--betweeu the
ace. Of Ave aud hireen--wear out more
.lo,rcs u,au larger or smaller boys--at least,
nar- our experience. Consequently
have made special provision for them at this
,imc. We have gotten togother--SRtRLY all
~ our 20. S., aud g. Suits--aud marked them
g. each. We do This because-$5 boing the
,orular Iricc--tbe demand for suits OF that
,.,i..--wn, greater than usual--leaying our
.tock Of s. suits quite iow--and unless We see
q CHEAT BIG thing-we prefer not TO buy at
his time Of year--so We marked those suits
dowu-in preference 10 going on the market.
Although s. IL the popular price for a Boys
Solve viii sell an excellent one for ts.5J--
and we seil a strictly All-wool one for $3.50.
Boy oycrcoSts have been cut into without
stint Tho bargains--we are now Offering in
ti.i. iino must be seen to be realized Never
tcfsrc have We scen---never again do W. eX-
lect 10 sec-such bargains in Boys oyerooats
come aud sec between o'clock In the
morning and o'clock in the evening and
nnd wlala busy mart ours Ia
A sAKS & Co,
t,1 iOOs Main street,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
.ss,s,.n, uec,or of ~. Pauls.

The Rev. George NJ. Funsten, now OF
Henry county, Va, has been elected
assistant to the Rev. DIR. Minnigerode.
Mr.. Funsten has not yet signifed his
acceptance, but it is earnestly hoped
that he will do so in the next few days.
Mr.. Funsten's election was to ill the
vacancy occasioned by the resignation
OF Rev. w. l.. Gayatt, who shortly
will remove to Norfolk, Va, where he
takes charge of a new church-St-
Peters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
The Japanese village.

This amusement at the old skating
rink Tor the Pavilion Theatre, as it is
proposed to call it in the future) has
been well attended since it was opened
to the public. 1t is quite interesting
to watch the japanese artisans making
their wares, which they offer for sale.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21

KopeIessIy Diseased.

David Williams, of Petersburg; DIR.
Love, of Lunenburg county Jordan
Berry. of Norfolk, and Elgie Middle
brook, of Augusta county, convicts at
the penitentiary, have been pardoned
by Governor Lee. These pardons were
issued upon the recommendation OF the
surgeon of the penitentiary that they
were hopelessly diseased, and longer
confinement would precipitate their ap-
preaching end.
With the above one other name was
handed the Governor, but the man who
bore it died before a pardon could he
obtained.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
The Women Have Won
shorter hours who use Pearline for easy wash
ing

WuBoRs CoD-LIvEK OIL AND PHOSPHATE OF
LINZ CURES COCGHs, COLDS, ASTHMA, BRoSCHI-
TN. AND ALL sCROYULoUs HUyoRs.-The great
popularity Of this safe and ericacious prepsra-
ton is alone attributable to It's intrinsic worth.
In the cure Of Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchi-
tis, Wbooping Cough, scrofulous Humors, and
all Consumptive symptoms, IL has no superior
II equal. Let no one neglect the early symp-
toms Of disease, when an agent Il at hand
which will cure all complaints OF the Chest,
Lungs, or Throat Manufactured only by A. b.
WnB0R, Chemist, Boston. Sold By all drug
arfa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21

L'Art de Ia Mode for February, and
Harper's Monthly received from n.
Leonard, 90S Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
The Academy.

1.-The Boy Tramp; or, The Maniac
Mother" was played at this place OF
amusement yesterday TO small houses.
To-day there will be change OF bill.
"Tbe Child-Stealer viii be put on
at the matinee tonight and tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
No. % JACKSON STREET, I
BROOKLYN, y. Y.

No. % JACKSON STREET,
BROOKLYN, y. Y.
Being familiar with the stimulating,
healing, and anodyne properties of
ALLcOCK's Porous PLAsTERs, | com
mend them as a most valuable agent in
the class of diseases for which they are
intended. The stimulating action
when worn over the gastric region ma
terially aids in restoring strength and
energy to digestion, aud the conse-
quent building up of tissue and re-
storing tone to the general system.
III. ARMGARDT, VI. ID.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21

Misses Carrie l.. Eubank, Ella Ship
man. and Messrs. Charles T. Montague
and W. L. Edwards each won IA beauti-
'ful gold medal at the Pen-Art Hall
Writing School. Thursday, January
90, 1887, a number Of pupils received
certificates for proficiency. Mr.. II. j.
Williamson is the principal of the
School
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
SEINE THREAD.
I'VE HAVE JUST RE-

WE HAVE JUST RE-AaWN
w CEIyED large supply OF ofS"~1N>
sElNE THREAD Of our own direct imports-
fishermen at the lowest possible prices Also,
ON hand Seine 1wines, Lines, Yawking Ropes,
Cofks, Corkwood. and Netting for GIN Nets aud
Haul seine6 Orders solicited aud satisfaction
guaranteed L LICHTENSTEIN's SONS,
Seine Thread, corner Seventeenth aud Prank
lin streets. do -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
L. He Guilty?

We have direct testimony that will
prove beyond the shadow OF doubt
that he is gUiity, and will suffer for his
crime of neglecting that cough 80 long
when a single bottle of DIR. David's
Cough Syrup would have cured him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
LIME. CEMENT. sc.

7 ME! LIMEy LIMElll
Fresh cargo RoCKLAED LIME just received.
Aiso. fresh stock of our ANCHOR LIME We
have In stock new supplies Of lMPOkl hn AM
AMERICAN cEMEN1s. CAlGlNED PLAsl hh,
NARBIErDUST, SAVAGE FiliE-BRlCK, aud
CLAY. WHITE SAND, CAT.fLE-nAIii, SAW
ED LATHs, &c. WARNER MOOkEt
foot Seventeenth street, south side Dock, Lamp
aud Ground Plaster, suinae, ana BARK ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
Robsou aud Crane

will appear in "She Stoops to Con
quer" at the Theatre matinee to-mor-
row. Sale of seats commences this
morning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
The Ciaild.Murderer.

Maggie Robinson, the colored woman
who stands charged with having muir
dered her infant by buryiag it alive,
will be tried in the Hastings Court this
morning. Two physicians who saw the
woman at the jail Yesterday express the
opinion that she is insane.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
Meetinx OF Committee ON Light.

The Committee on Light yesterday
evening approved and ordered to be
paid the bills of Talbot & Son, 5000. Al
on construction account, and the New
port-News and Mississippi-Valley Rail
road Company, 81, 093. 80 and 81, 66
on coal account. This is the amount
recently appropriated by the City Coun-
ell for the Deficiencies in the last years
account of the Gas Department.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21

that says DR.. David's Vegetable Liver
Pills are free from mercury and other
minerals, and are the best liver medi-
oine known
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
p.;,ote sale of ReaIEstate.

II. Seldom Taylor, Real Estate Agent
and Auctioneer, sold Yesterday that
handsome residence No. 10ll Marshall
street. between Tenth and Eleventh,
at 5000 cash
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
THREE CENTS PER COPY.

1t is the purpose Of this organization
10 continue these entertainments at
short intervals during the year. The
members have started a movement to
add piano to their already handsome
and well-furnished rooms. The musi-
cal part of the programme for the eve
ming was under the direction Of Mr. NJ.
B. Leonard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21

I EC1 URE:
II "HORSKBACK IN JUDEA,"
by REV. \ G. oLOPION,
LFIGH-STKEET BAPTIST CHURCH,
FRIDAY, January u, 1885, at ooloSk eos,,, =. ~,
for he benefit Of the Boys Missionary soolsy'
Admission, 10 cents ia i7-''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
Atfhe Matinee TO-MorrOw

Robson and Crane will present Gold
smiths immortal comedy, She Stoops
to Conquer"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
Sale of Seats for the Matinee

tomorrow commences this morning.
"She Stoops to Conquer" will be the
nloV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
AUCTION SALES TO-DAY.

f. b. COOK, 10 A. NJ. and 80 p. NJ, at the
Housekeepers' Emporium, housekeeping
goods, &c.
+. b. COOK. II A. NJ, billiard and poo-tsbles
WILLIAM JENKINS, 1918 7. NJ, bahamas, &C.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
Robson a. Tony Lum mpkin.
4 Most Valuable Agent.

and Crane as Hardcastle, at the Matinee
tomorrow in "She Stoops TO Conquer. >
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
DEATH.

BLOOMBERG.-Died, u "a. sningitis, at li:i0
r. NJ. Thursday, January 10, 1857, LILLIAN
AMY, child Of Sol l. aud Alice Bloomoerg /;
aged fourteen months and thirteen dsys
The funeral will take place from the resi-
dence, Si3 north Second strees, TO-DAY (fri-
day, 2ist instantly at 3 7. NJ. Friends Of the
parents and of the family are invited 10 A.
tond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21

For sale by all news-dcalcrs in Vir-
GINA and North Carolina, and on all
the passenger trains in these States.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
Personal.
BUSINESS CHANCE.
4 FIRM WHO HAS FOR A LONG

"A time been engaged In the wH0LESALg
AND RETAIL LIQUOR BUSINESS whoss COZ
partnership win expire on the Of Nay. wish
ms 10 settle up their business, nov offer a. .
whole their entire STOCK, sr0RE FIXTURES,
&C.; also, pisfiLLkkf PROPERTY u de-
sired.
This ls an opportunity seldom eHervd Tne
business Is net only web and thoroughly essAb-
lished, but is good and probable, - caR DO
purchase. aud none but responsible parties vtll
be treated with. Address LOCK BOX sA
u l@bt' staentoa. We
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
Delicious Drink.
CEYLoN COFFEE.
CHRISTIAN, WHITE & Co.
Goidsmith's English Comedy,
The Verdict IL Right

"She Stoops to Conquer, at the Thea
tire tomorrow afternoon. See ii.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
TIE FONT At ISSUE.

The only question for determination here Is
the c0nstitutionality Of the act Of March &,
iSSG. j. il inconsistent with section 10, Article
l.. q the Constitution Of the United states,
which forbids "a state 90 pass any law impair
ing The obi HgHtion Of contracts"f
The net IN question provides that every per-
son desiring "a license to do business shall ap-
lly i'm writing 10 the commissioner Of revenue
win "a certificate from the treasurer that hc
las DEPOSITED in coin. lcgal-tendcr notes, on
lHtiOual-l auk bills. the amount ui the as7e AS
mcrt prescribed "a a condition precedent 10
Issuing such license: Provided. thai II the
applicant tenders papers purpOriing TO be cOu-
pons detached from the STATE bonds issued
under the net Of March 30. 1871, or act Of March
~. 1879, 10 pay the assessment, then the trea-
-Lrer shall receive such coupons for i1entihca-
ticn and veIihcation under the act OF January
l.. 1852. entitled AN act tO prevent fraud upon
the Commonwealth and her security-hOlders,'
Sc: hut thht no license shall bo issued, and
that the applicant shall have no right 10 do such
business unless and until the coupons are yeri-
fed under the act Of fJanuary II, lSS2. II further
provides that no application shall be made, or,
If made, shall be considered except under this
act. and that no license shall he granted unless
all he requirements thereof are complied with,
aud pYcscrihcs the penalties for its violation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
Saturdays Matinee az the Theatre.
Award of Medals.

Tomorrow is Goldsmith's elegant
comedy, "She Stoops to Conquer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
LATE WEATHER REPORT.

by telegraph 10 the Dispatch
-, WasuiNGToN. January 9i-- 4. b.
ITAlR lror Virginia ond North Carolina, west
- crly winds. tair weather slightly colder.
TrT WrATHrE N RICHMOND lEsrERpAY ve'
cloudy. mild, ami windy, with slight rainfall
1n.ro Il rhnrtnntnelnr NeaterdAy:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
COPIES FOR MAILING

may be obtained at the Dispatch
counter Price, three cents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
MUST HAVE LICENSES
IMPORTANT pECIsI0H OF TIE sU.
PREME COURT OF APPEALS.
Drummers, Merchants, and Others Can't
Do Business on a Mere Tender
Of Coupons, &c.

Ia the Supreme Courtof Appeals yes
tcrlay Judge Richardson delivered the
unanimous opinion in the case of the
Commonwealth ~. Jones Their dc
cision is that the act Of March 4, 1886,
70 regulate the granting Of licenses,
&C., is constitutional, and that no mere
tender Of coupons will authorize any
person to proceed with us business
without license.
The Court draws marked distinction
hctwcen this act and that other act,
which, III the Royal case, was decided
unconstitutional by the Supreme COnrt
of the United States
The opinion is as follows:
Commonwealth ~ Jonrs--Opin'oH bg Richard-
con, j.
Tlisisa witt OF errOr q n judgment Of the
Hastings Court a the city Of Richmond rem
dercd April =. 1886. upon an indictment against
FdgarG JOues for unlnwfully selling goods,
wares. and merchandise by sample, card, de-
ecriptiCu o. other representation. without IL
cense go tpdn. TO this indictment Jones hled
a suecial plea settling out substantially that, De-
inr desirous oi dcing business Ia virginia as
ls-G. rendered 10 the Treasurer Of sal
CITY taX-rccOivElle coupons cut iron
mo bonds of the Stato In paymeh
nf HE license tax, and demanded OF the lrea
egrer a certificate 20 the effect that he had de
rosiied said coupons with him for the purpose
Of procuring such license. The Treasurer re-
fused % receive said coupons, and also 10 give
The certificate demanded. Ibereupon Jones
made an affidavit 10 the above eject ana pre-
septed il 20 the Commissioner Of the Revenue
for said city and demanded Of him me re-
1uired license. which the COmmissionerretuse
To- grant. TO his plea the Commonwealth
filed n replication setting up the provisions oi
The act of the General Assembly G March d
1855 and the offer II the Treasurer under the
provisions Of that at 20 receive said coupons
iDridentincatiou and VcTincatiOn, and 20 give the
certificate mon the payment Of the license tax
i'm money or II the defendant did not desire 20
unv the license tax in money. TO receive the
coupons for verincatiOn and Identification, and
upon the certificate Of the proper court that
tho said coupons hal been verified In accord
ance with the act Of the IAN Of January. 1852.
thcn, and rot till then, TO issue 20 said defend
mt the said certificate in accordance with the
net last aforesaid. and the act Of March 1,
1876. which the Commonwealth avcrred az
fordcd the defendant proper and cOnstitu-
tiOual remedy
The defendant dcmurred 20 this repilcauOn,
and the Court sustained the demurrer and or
dered the discharge Of the defendant; and
ibercupon the Commonwealth obtained a writ
uf error.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21

pOOK AND JOB WORK NEATLY
- ExKCyTED AT THE DlsfArcn PRINT,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
DEFENDANT IS VIEW.

IL is cOntcnded for the defendant in crNr
that this act Of March 4, 1855, If equally re-
uugnant to the said section of the Federal Con
stitutiOn "a the acts Of February I, 1881, ana
March IS, 1884 which were pronounced by the
Supreme Court Of the United States in Royal
10. Virginia. Il6 [. \, 512. void for repugnancy
To- said section. But We think the contention !,
wholly unteuable and not supported by The
DECISIONS Of the supreme Court referred T.
The statutes pronounced unconstitutional J.
Eovnll'- case compelled the Treasurer To ~
fuse under any circumstances, To receive stat
,cul Ous IN payment Of license taxes, ana ~
quired the same 10 be paid III money an.
nothing else And In that ease the Court sail
IF state officer acting In Obedience
10 n statute Of the state Which is iu cpHdicf rtu
the Constitution Of the United States reiuscs
10 issue a license 10 "a person who has duy ttH-
dered he Gmsulit, the person rendering heei
not take legal steps 10 compel the Issuance oi
the license before doing business '; and I'll
the law f. unconstitutional IT. uucOn-iiiutiOn-
alitv infccts and nul .nc- the autcceient legi7-
lafiou of the State 1hat j., IA applicable 10
the case iu hand, such unconsiitutionaiity oi
Tie act of March {. 1856, would nullity the au-
teccdcnt legislation, which does not allow ANY
person to act as sample merchant without
first having obtained "a license therefor; AZ
uoulh. m the absence of such uncOnsiiiull9l-
nlitv. such a requirement i admitted 10 bc
within the power Of the state.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21

At regular meeting of Friendship
Lodge, No. 20, knights of Pythias,
the following officers were installed
Chancellor Commander, j. j. Cook
Vice-Chancellor Commander, j. A.
Crooks; Prelate, William r. Lee
Keeper of Records and Seal, W. t.
Litheov; Master of the Exchequer,
C. II. Sharp; Master of Finance, w.
A. Gibbs; Master-at-Arms, G.. +.
Cox; Outside Guard, p. l.. Clary; In
side Guard, w. j. McAlister.
This lodge meets every Thursday
night at Odd-Fellows' Hall, Eighth and
Hull streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-21
summons for the city Council.

The Dispatch of yesterday an
nouneed the fact that the grand jury on
Wednesday brought in three indict-
ments against the city for nuisance.
The specific charges are allowing stag
nant water to remain near or on the
Richmoud and Petersburg railroad.
The members of the City Council will
be summoned to appear in court Fri
day the 2Sth to show cause why they
should not be compelled to abate the
nulsances.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-10-13
The Road t. the Perfect Beat.

In former days boat builders used
to regard the qualities of every boat
as a most uncertain problem. No
man would have been bold enough to
prophesy the speed of an untried
model. Yet Mr.. Edward Burgess has
turned out three models apparently
with mathematical regularity of inn
provement. The Mayfower was bet
ter than the Puritan, and the Volun-
teer is better than the Mayfower.
If Mr.. Burgess has the gift of always
building his last boat better than its
predecessor, yachtsmen = we mean
yachtsmen who love yachting for the
opportunities it furnishes for sailing
and not for going ashore-will unani-
mously trust that the next man who
commissions Mr.. Burgess to build
yacht may ask for a keel sloop instead
of a centreboarder. When the COM
fort and speed of the centreboard have
been joined to the solidity Of the keel,
then we shall have the perfect boat.
Such a boat may draw little more
water than our present type, and,
therefore, some harbors may be barred
to her; but all the principal harbors
will still be open, and, moreover, the
true yachtsman finds his pleasure
more on the sea than ON the land
(New York Sun.